SECURITY ARCHITECT

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Security Architect to design and implement robust security solutions for hybrid cloud environments. This role involves identifying vulnerabilities, supporting the planning of secure architectures, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cyber security, experience with MS Azure, and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding critical systems and data, making a significant impact in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in securing hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience with Cyber Security Standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge of security architecture development.

Responsibilities

• Design security solutions for hybrid cloud tools and systems.
• Identify vulnerabilities and oversee penetration tests.
• Ensure solutions align with security policies and compliance.

Skills

Cyber Security Standards

MS Azure

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Security Assurance

Network Security

Risk Assessment

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection/Prevention

ISO 27001/27002

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

MS Azure Certifications

Cisco Accreditations

Membership in Information Security Body

Tools

MS SQL Server

Oracle RDBMS

SIEM

SOC

IDAM

Job description

Security Architect

Reports to: Head of IT / ITSO

Location: Warrington / Cumbria, 2-3 days per week on site, with occasional travel to the opposite site.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent with proven expertise in the area
• MS Azure certifications and professional qualifications
• Cisco accreditations
• Membership of a professional body in Information Security
• Experience with Cyber Security Standards

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in securing hybrid cloud environments using MS Azure and Wintel platforms
• Security assurance for SIEM, SOC, and IDAM services in regulated, secure environments
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Expertise in security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, network access controls, and segmentation
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems
• Understanding of security architecture development, wireless security, DNS security, and VPN/proxy services
• Knowledge of ISO 27001/27002, COBIT, and ITIL frameworks
• Experience in integrating hybrid cloud platforms with SIEM, SOC, and IDAM services, including MS Sentinel
• Skills in third-party auditing and cloud risk assessments
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server, Oracle RDBMS, and VDI/Thin client services
• Understanding of BYOD, data classification, PKI, and secure third-party system access
• Experience with integrating SaaS with MS Azure IaaS/PaaS and overarching security architecture

Core Responsibilities and Duties

The Security Architect supports the design of security solutions for hybrid cloud tools and systems, planning, implementing, and reviewing security assurance activities to enable deployment and operation.

Key tasks include:

• Identifying vulnerabilities that could jeopardize the organization
• Supporting the planning and construction of reliable security architectures for IT initiatives
• Performing or overseeing penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and security risk analyses
• Investigating the latest security standards and authentication protocols
• Ensuring solutions align with security policies, standards, and compliance requirements
• Ensuring integration with SIEM, SOC, and IDAM systems, supporting system integrators and vendors
• Developing response plans for security incidents and conducting post-incident reviews